{"id":20714,"date":"2022-06-30T10:08:40","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T09:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/?page_id=20714"},"modified":"2023-09-08T09:17:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T08:17:16","slug":"smart-meters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/participation-community-engagement-2\/smart-meters\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Energy GB"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-full-stretch av-section-color-overlay-active avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first   av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50  container_wrap sidebar_right lazyload' style='background-color: #0070e8; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-image:inherit;background-attachment: scroll; background-position: center center;  '  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-bg-image='url(https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Father-and-son-washing-up-dishes-in-the-kitchen-1-300x126.jpg)'><div class='av-section-color-overlay-wrap'><div class='av-section-color-overlay' style='opacity: 0.6; background-color: #2e88e8; '><\/div><a href='#next-section' title='' class='scroll-down-link  av-custom-scroll-down-color' style='color: #0070e8;' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue877' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/a><div class='container' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-20714'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_four_fifth  flex_column_div first  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  \" style='padding:140px 0px 0px 0px ; border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='font-size:24px; color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1><\/h1>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1>Smart Energy GB and the EFL Trust<\/h1>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>Helping communities take control of their energy use and hit their energy goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-20714'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  style=' margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:5px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>With energy costs rising, more and more people are finding it harder to manage their household bills. A smart meter can help you keep an eye on how much gas and electricity you or your family are using, and how much its costing.<\/p>\n<p>Through the EFL\u2019s partnership with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartenergygb.org\/?utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_source=EFL&amp;utm_campaign=Partnership&amp;utm_content=EFL-trust-homepage\">Smart Energy GB<\/a>, the EFL Trust and Club Community Organisations throughout England and Wales want to help football fans understand their energy use through smart meters and in-home displays (IHD).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  style=' margin-top:1px; margin-bottom:1px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:5px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What Are Smart Meters?<\/h2>\n<p>Smart meters are the next generation of gas and electricity meters.<\/p>\n<p>Smart meters record how much electricity or gas you use \u2013 just like the existing meters you already have in your home. But smart meters also come with an in-home display, sometimes called an IHD. This shows you at a glance how much gas and electricity you\u2019re using and how much you\u2019re spending.<\/p>\n<p>This is an open goal and we\u2019d urge those who haven\u2019t got one installed to get one.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that more than half of people in the UK have a smart meter in their home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WqcyJp4P4ww?si=iNw9NiitJqDHZj3A&amp;controls=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  style=' margin-top:1px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 180\/180;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-20773 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-20773 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Man-using-a-mobile-phone-180x180.jpg\" alt='' title='Man using a mobile phone' height=\"180\" width=\"180\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Man-using-a-mobile-phone-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Man-using-a-mobile-phone-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Man-using-a-mobile-phone-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Man-using-a-mobile-phone-36x36.jpg 36w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_three_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_hr  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What Are The Benefits Of Smart Meters Within Your Home?<\/h2>\n<p>With a smart meter on your team, you can take control of your energy bills.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re on a tight budget it can be a struggle to make ends meet. Even when you\u2019re doing everything you can to save money.<\/p>\n<p>A smart meter could make things a bit easier. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Seeing how much energy you\u2019ve used<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Smart meters can help you save energy, but it\u2019s not automatic.<\/p>\n<p>Many people find the in-home display useful. It allows you to have more information about your energy usage. This could help you work out how to save energy and money around the home. For example, by switching the TV off at the wall.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Automated meter readings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unlike traditional meters, a smart meter sends your gas and electricity readings directly to your energy supplier so you shouldn\u2019t have to. That\u2019s one less chore to do, very handy!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Say goodbye to estimated bills<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having a smart meter means getting a bill based on how much energy you used \u2013 not an estimate. This could take some of the guesswork out of balancing your budget.<\/p>\n<p>Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartenergygb.org\/about-smart-meters\/get-a-smart-meter?utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_source=EFL&amp;utm_campaign=Partnership&amp;utm_content=EFL-trust-get-a-smart-meter\"><strong>Smart Energy GB\u2019s \u2018Request Your Smart Meter\u2019 page<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0today!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div   class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_three_fourth  el_before_av_one_half '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>How does a Smart Meter work?<\/h2>\n<p>1. The smart meter records your energy use, as you use it.<\/p>\n<p>2. The in home display shows how much energy you\u2019re using, and what you\u2019ve spent.<\/p>\n<p>3. The smart meter automatically sends readings to your energy supplier.<\/p>\n<p>4. You get a bill based on the amount of gas and electricity you used.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WqcyJp4P4ww?si=B6WRu-vBv7cG-xT-\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>YouTube video<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div   class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_three_fifth '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_three_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_two_fifth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>How Do You Get A Smart Meter?<\/h2>\n<p>Your energy supplier will be able to tell you whether you can have a smart meter and if so, when it can be installed.<\/p>\n<p>Search \u201cget a smart meter\u201d today, or contact your supplier. You\u2019ll find their contact details on your energy bill. If you want to find some supplier\u2019s freephone and textphone numbers visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartenergygb.org\/about-smart-meters\/supplier-free-phone-number?utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_source=EFL&amp;utm_campaign=Partnership&amp;utm_content=EFL-trust-free-phone-numbers\">https:\/\/www.smartenergyGB.org\/supplier-free-phone-numbers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can visit Smart Energy GB&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartenergygb.org\/about-smart-meters\/get-a-smart-meter?step=electricitysupplierlookup&amp;audience=home#maincontainer\">&#8216;Request your Smart Meter&#8217;<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>Some homes can\u2019t get a smart meter yet but will be able to get one before the end of the rollout. Your energy supplier can tell you if you can have one. They can also tell you how soon you can get one installed.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: You can still have a smart meter if you rent your home.<\/p>\n<p>If your gas and electricity bills are addressed to you and you pay them, you can choose to have a smart meter installed by your energy supplier.<\/p>\n<p>But it is best to speak to your landlord before requesting one.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_hr  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-26  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-20760 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-20760 avia_image lazyload' data-src=\"https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Top-banner-image-low-res-300x168.jpg\" alt='' title='Top banner image low res' height=\"168\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Top-banner-image-low-res-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Top-banner-image-low-res-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Top-banner-image-low-res-705x396.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Top-banner-image-low-res.jpg 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/168;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-20760 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-20760 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Top-banner-image-low-res-300x168.jpg\" alt='' title='Top banner image low res' height=\"168\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Top-banner-image-low-res-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Top-banner-image-low-res-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Top-banner-image-low-res-705x396.jpg 705w, https:\/\/www.efltrust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Top-banner-image-low-res.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>*Not all in home displays look the same as the image pictured.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div   class='hr hr-default   avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_hr '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  style=' margin-top:10px; 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